Tag: blood
A Red Cross Romance
Ever so often, a story comes along that illustrates the true spirit of generosity. While many will express caring on a one-on-one level this Valentine’s Day, it’s important to recognize […]
Wild Weather Brings Out the Best of the Red Cross
It certainly has been a wild week for weather worldwide. Two major storms have hit the East coasts of two nations that have already been weather strained. Here in the […]
East Coast Weather Continues to Impact National Blood Supply
Earlier this month, we mentioned that winter storms in the east resulted in a great loss of blood collection activities due to canceled drives and appointments. Since then, storm after […]
Elvis Has Left The Building…
…but I suspect he’ll be back! Awhile ago, our Medford Donor Center employees spotted The King himself at work! One staff member said that she’d “never seen so many cell […]
Eastern Seaboard Storm Causes loss of 8,000 Blood Donations
Portland has felt pretty balmy the past few day’s, but on the East Coast there’s a different story. This week, the area got walloped with a winter storm that forced […]
Reminder: The Race isn’t over yet…
It might not be race season, yet you can still end up a winner for the ‘laps’ you’ve taken to your local Red Cross blood donation site! Red Cross Racing, […]
“Be Human. Give Blood.” during National Blood Donor Month!
Love vampires, werewolves, ghosts and…donating blood? In conjunction with the launch of the new series “Being Human,” the SyFy Network and the American Red Cross have partnered to encourage viewers […]
Friday Final Cut
It’s Friday, and I once again find myself with a plethora of stories. So here’s your final cut…everything that I want to share, but don’t have time to blog. Enjoy! […]
Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeves!
Attention guys and gals! Strap on your blue suede shoes and put on your best poodle skirts. It’s time to Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeves with the American Red […]
Stormtroopers vs. Klingons: The Blood Drive!
On New Year’s Day (1.1.11), donors from across the Portland area literally shed blood over their allegiance in the ultimate intergalactic battle: Stormtroopers vs. Klingons! An incredible number of donors […]